With origins believing to date back to the thirteenth century, Whirligig House comprises a distinguished Grade II Listed former vicarage displaying many interesting period features. The accommodation is arranged to provide a generously proportioned five bedroomed family home with a two bedroomed cottage, the Chantry, adjoining. A handsome arched porch leads to a large cross passage reception hall with decorative archway, tessellated tiled floor and an inner hall with a rear cloakroom. The study features an impressive floor to ceiling mantelpiece surrounding the open fireplace, believed to have Jacobian origins. The light and spacious dining room enjoys a triple aspect with a ceiling rose and exquisite cornicing. The kitchen/breakfast room features a former inglenook and a door then leading into the sitting room with a ceiling rose and impressive frieze. A further door from the kitchen/breakfast room leads out to the utility area, with walk-in larder and store room with a door leading to the cottage. There is a half landing with cloakroom, leading to the galleried landing, there are then five double bedrooms, two of which share a Jack and Jill bathroom and family bathroom. A separate front door with its own reception hall leads to the Chantry with store room and good sized living room with an old brick fireplace. On the first floor is a master bedroom, a second bedroom with inner landing leading to a bathroom, separate wc and kitchenette.

A highly convenient yet surprisingly secluded setting in the centre of Taunton opposite Taunton Minster, Whirligig House provides easy level access to the extensive amenities of the county town. The county town offers a range of good state and independent schools, namely Taunton School, King’s & Queen’s Colleges and Richard Huish Sixth Form College whilst is also within easy reach of the mainline railway station with the fast train to Paddington estimated to arrive within one and three quarter hours. Junction 25 of the M5 motorway is situated on the eastern side of the town.

Whilst being in the centre of Taunton the property enjoys a good degree of seclusion with high walled gardens, there is a south facing terrace to the front of the house, with further side terrace enjoying the evening sun. The generous gardens are laid to lawns with herbaceous borders and numerous trees including an old Mulberry tree (with a TPO) with a further lawned area to the rear leading to a useful enclosed courtyard. Block paved driveway lies beyond wrought iron drive gates and provides space for several cars.